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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by toophpik on 6/19/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Summer sport coat
Looking to find a summer sport coat! I have looked a few places and found... some options. None that i like to be honest.
I'm looking for something that would be warmer toned (I have a bunch of blue blazers and suits), and hopefully could go with some linen pants and huaraches. I'm a 38 short and pretty slim.
Any clues where to look other than Suitsupply? I wish I was the type to go thrifting but I'm just never free at the hours they're open. Budget isn't too bad - willing to spend up to like $400.
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by toophpik on 6/18/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Suit choice for a wedding in Italy
I'm currently dealing with massive amounts of indecision over what suit/tux/dinner jacket to get for a Tuscan wedding next month. My current wardrobe has expired at the hands of time and my booty gains.
The dress code calls for "creative black tie", so a dinner jacket would be fun, but my other buds attending are all definitely wearing suits. The only tuxes I've heard of are on the groom and one other. I guess the intention was for us to be creative and festive with our formal choice, like wear brighter colors and patterns - not necessarily wear black tuxes.
If you have recommendations for finding fun dinner jackets or tuxedos I'd love to hear them! I know I'll have other weddings in the future, so something fun and summery is totally worth it, as long as its not so bold you can only wear it once.
I'm currently considering one of a few summer suits from Spier and McKay, ranked in the following order:
Green tropical suit:
https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/green-tropical-suit-8919-ns02-hr01
Khaki suit:
https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/khaki-suit-9143-sc01-ns01
"Wheat" tropical suit:
https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/wheat-tropical-suit-8920-ns02-hr01
Interested to hear y'all's thoughts and suggestions on the topic!
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Mmalefashionadvice
•Created by toophpik on 6/9/2024 in #questions-and-advice
Multi-day Wedding in Tuscany - Lookbooks or online store recs?
I have been out of the MFA game for a while - moved to the west coast several years ago and my wardrobe has become pretty casual and useless for formal occasions. But now I'm in the wedding party for my east coast best friend, in Tuscany. I guess I'm just in need of advice on where to start for outfits and formal wear? I have accepted that I am pretty much starting from scratch - my closet of black/gray chinos and puffer jackets aren't really contributing.
Here are the dress codes:
- Day One: Casual Summer Cocktail Attire
- Day Two: Summer Formal Attire
- Day Three (Ceremony): Creative Black Tie
- Day Four: Pool Part
My budget for clothes isn't huge, but I'm willing to spend up. Hoping to spend <$800 on the true formal wear, but the other stuff I am open to items that I can wear for other occasions.
Other info: I'm fairly slim/athletic build, average height. Fair skinned, can't hold a tan for more than a week.
Really appreciate the advice! Even the small things would help point me towards the right ideas.
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